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COUNTY NEWS RELEASE A list of questions and answers pertaining to proposed changes to the Department of Public Utilities’ solar interconnection rule has been published on the Los Alamos County website. The short link to the page is ladpu.com/Solar2 . DPU is attempting to reach all solar customers via email, phone, or mailing address to point them to this information ..read more

Rich Nieto, Tom Marks and Jim Jones in front of the 169-year-old ponderosa. Erosion had exposed the root system, but the team jumped into action to save it. Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE The keen eyes of the Wildland Fire Program team spotted what is thought to be the one of the largest and possibly oldest ponderosa pine trees on Lab property while prepping for defensible space mitigation, part of protecting the area from wildfire. The team had walked approximately 45 acres of forest off East Jemez Road to mark and review sections recommended by the prescription — the first step in a ..read more

AMERICAN LEGION NEWS Community organizations interested in participating in this year’s Memorial Day event at Guaje Pines Cemetery are invited to the first 2024 planning meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 1 at American Legion Post 90 at 1325 Trinity Drive in the upstairs meeting area. American Legion Post 90 is taking the lead to coordinate and host this year’s event and needs the continuing assistance of other organizations working together to make the event successful. All that would like to participate in any capacity are welcome, appreciated, and will be recognized as a part of the prog ..read more

SUPREME COURT NEWS RELEASE People with a civil or family law issue can receive free assistance at a legal fair on Saturday, April 27. The event is at the Northern New Mexico College campus in Española from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library is assisting with the legal fair sponsored by the First Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid. Walk-ins are welcome, and pre-registration is not necessary for this event.  Members of the public will be assisted on a first-come, first served basis. Att ..read more

2024 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award recipient James Robinson with a sedated bear that was rescued. Courtesy photo FRIENDS OF BANDELIER NEWS RELEASE The Friends of Bandelier have selected James Robinson as the recipient of its 10th annual Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award. Robinson was chosen based on his contributions to bear conservation in Los Alamos County. Robinson is a Los Alamos native, who graduated from University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Business with a Bachelor of Business in Operations Management. Upon graduation, he returned to Los Alamos and began his career at Los Alamo ..read more

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE After water from a leaking gate valve and subsequent repair efforts destroyed a roadway in the Quemazon subdivision on Wednesday, Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division collaborated on a plan to fix the road as quickly as possible. Repairs are scheduled for Friday, Monday and Tuesday. The water leak occurred on the block of Quemazon Place between Tranquilo and Sereno. DPU Gas, Water, and Sewer crews worked late into the night to prep the road for asphalt replacement. Due to the size and complexity of th ..read more

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE On Thursday, May 2, 2024 the Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the reconstruction improvements in the Denver Steels Area (36th Street/Ridgeway Drive/Questa Drive/Pueblo Drive). The project consists of a full reconstruction including pavement replacement and ADA safety improvements of Western Area No. 2 Neighborhood Denver Steels Phase 2 – 36 Street/Ridgeway Drive/Questa Drive/Pueblo Drive. The scope of work includes replacement of the existing asphalt surface and base course, targeted replacement of curb and gutter, va ..read more

RDC and SALA Staff mingling at the recent Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast are, from left, Carla Rachkowski, Paty Burnside, Magaly Veleta, Allan Saenz, Pat Vanderpool, Dan Gerry, Jolene Nelson and Darian Cabral. Courtesy photo RDC NEWS RELEASE The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is proud to announce SALA Event Center as a recipient of their “Community Hero” award. SALA is recognized for its outstanding contributions to the social and economic well-being of the Los Alamos community. The recognition was announced at the Los Alamos Chamber of Comm ..read more

Stop by Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas and check out the wonderful floral options for prom. Call (505) 663-0012 for more information or to place an order. Courtesy photo ..read more